Position DetailsPosition Title: Arborist ClimberNumber of Positions: 2Pay Rate: $36.60/hr - $38.00/hr based on experienceJob Type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per weekJob Location: 6973 Doumont Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5P9. May be required to travel outside of Nanaimo as part of the role.Language of Work: EnglishBenefitsA safety-first culture and skilled workplaceAdvancement opportunities - we promote from withinLife, LTD, ADD, medical and dentalRPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidaysIndustry credential/license pay increasesCompany-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipmentBoot reimbursement up to $200Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research LaboratoriesResponsibilitiesPerform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leaderDemonstrate high safety standards, sound tree risk assessment skills, equipment inspection skills, proper application of approved knots, proper climbing techniques and procedures, proper pruning and small removal skills, and proper rigging skillsAssist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties as requiredLearn, understand,



and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies and participate in safety training sessionsMaintain assigned company gear and equipmentDemonstrate strong communication skills with crew members and crew leaderResponsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local ManagerQualificationsMinimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation in the tree care industryValid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR)Secondary school requiredFormal training or qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and cutting, aerial cutting using chainsaw and felling and processing trees requiredDegree or Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not requiredProficient in English languageEqual Employment OpportunityWe promote equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups Apprentices, Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Youth. Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

📌 Arborist Climbers - Canada (Nanaimo)
🏢 Bartlett Tree Experts
📍 Nanaimo